Gatland insists England have not approached him about replacing Jones

Warren Gatland says he has received a number of approaches about a possible post-World Cup job but insists England have not contacted him. Credit: PA

Wales boss Warren Gatland says he has received a number of approaches about a possible post-World Cup job but insists England have not contacted him.

The New Zealander says that he has not spoken to England, who have been linked with recruiting him as Eddie Jones' potential long-term successor.

Gatland will step down as Wales head coach after the World Cup in Japan later this year, ending a reign which has included three Six Nations Grand Slams.

Asked about his future, Gatland said: "I've had quite a number of approaches from different places.

"It's a matter of making the right decision at the right time. But my whole focus is about the next six or seven months and Wales and the World Cup.

"I am not too worried about whether I have a job or not for a while. I'm a great believer in what will be will be.

"I haven't spoken to England at all.

"I think they were quite clear in what they were doing in terms of not making any appointments or talking to anyone until post-Rugby World Cup."